High School: Three-year letter winner at West Essex High School…team was state champions senior season…named to All-Group II, All-Conference and All-Essex Countyhis senior season…also participated in track for two seasons.

At Wagner: 2004: Linebacker at Wagner University as a freshman…team went 6-5 under head coach Walt Hameline…

At Delaware: Will sit out 2005 season per NCAA regulations following transfer from Wagner…will be eligible for the 2006 season.

Personal: Matthew Vito Ruggiero…last name pronounced "roo-jeer-e-o"…born November 1, 1985 in Queens, NY…son of Henry and Regina Ruggiero…youngest of four children…leadership major at Delaware.